Is There A Doctor in the House? Yes, Quite a Few
Following the tsunami of new galleries, restaurants, bars, developments, and people, like clockwork the next step in the growth of the neighborhood is that professional services—doctors in private practice and hospital satellites—follow.
Small Businesses Demand Compensation for L Train Closures
The lure of Williamsburg is that it’s just one short subway stop away from Manhattan. But when ?the trains are not running, it might as well not exist. It’s hardly “the vibrant street scene” envisioned in?the 2005 rezoning for the neighborhood, and unfortunately it’s the businesses that are left holding the bag.
“Where Were You Then?”—A New CD by Shelley Hirsch
What keeps Shelley Hirsch’s music coherent is her unique extended vocal style combined with her expressive narrative powers. Every song, no matter how abstract or literal, tells a story infused with emotion and personal truth.
Zablozki’s—A Classic Bar in the Making
Before the flood, Williamsburg had a small town feel, and only a few bars provided for the locals: Sweetwater, Rosemary’s, Union Pool, Teddy’s, Brooklyn Ale House, Red and Black… just a smattering of watering holes compared to the swampland we know today.
OP-ED What Charter Schools Were Meant to Be
COLUMN: PHIL ON FIRE
At a recent hearing, hundreds of local residents came out to oppose the opening of the Success Academy charter school. It’s been documented that Moskowitz bussed in hundreds of Harlem residents to give the appearance of community support.
Easter Egg Hunt & Party
There will be lots of fun, dancing, along with art & crafts, and refreshments
10:00am Egg Hunt at McGolrick Park
10:45am to 1pm Party at The Church of the Messiah
A Timeless Bar on Calyer Street
It wasn’t that long ago that, in order to sample tongue, lungs, and blood, you had to take the 7, 4, or A trains to the outer boroughs.
